Exempts wing-in-ground craft operators from Hawaii Water Carriers regulations.

The bill exempts wing-in-ground craft operators from Hawaii Water Carriers regulations. Wing-in-ground craft, also known as "seagliders," use wing-in-ground-effect technology for efficient, zero-emission interisland transportation. The legislature finds that these craft complement existing air travel and exempting them from water carrier regulations will reduce costs and support decarbonization goals. The bill defines "wing-in-ground craft" and amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to exempt these craft from water carrier regulations.

Exempts wing-in-ground craft operators from Hawaii Water Carriers regulations.

The bill exempts wing-in-ground craft operators from Hawaii Water Carriers regulations. Wing-in-ground craft, also known as "seagliders," use wing-in-ground-effect technology for efficient, zero-emission interisland transportation. The legislature finds that these craft complement existing air travel and exempting them from water carrier regulations will reduce costs and support decarbonization goals. The bill defines "wing-in-ground craft" and amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to exempt these craft from water carrier regulations.